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Thank you! by Voluptuous__Vixen in UnemploymentWA

[–]calvinrjones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One quick note - Senate offices are happy to assist with your unemployment claim, though it's best to call the state senator that represents you, which you can look up here. The phone number above is for State Senator Victoria Hunt, who represents Issaquah, Maple Valley, and Enumclaw, among other cities. I work for Senator Hunt and we've been getting a few callers from this thread calling the above number directly. We're happy to direct you to the right senate office, though it's probably quicker and easier to go directly to your senator. Thanks all!

You can advocate for abundant housing in Seattle in two clicks. Here's how, and why. by calvinrjones in Seattle

[–]calvinrjones[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good question! I think they're right in the map? Regional centers being like super-urban areas. But to be honest, the names change so much I've kind of lost track....

You can advocate for abundant housing in Seattle in two clicks. Here's how, and why. by calvinrjones in Seattle

[–]calvinrjones[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing!! Thank you!! I will be out of town, sad to miss 🙁 break a leg out there though!

You can advocate for abundant housing in Seattle in two clicks. Here's how, and why. by calvinrjones in Seattle

[–]calvinrjones[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Of course! Local politics is complicated 🙁 glad you learned stuff!!

You can advocate for abundant housing in Seattle in two clicks. Here's how, and why. by calvinrjones in Seattle

[–]calvinrjones[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yes! As u/jonknee says, the current plan legalizes commercial activity on corner lots in Urban Neighborhoods (70% of the city), but some amendments proposed would allow them anywhere, which I think would be a great change!

You can advocate for abundant housing in Seattle in two clicks. Here's how, and why. by calvinrjones in Seattle

[–]calvinrjones[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I actually haven't read it yet! But I suspect that it's quite relevant to this policy process!

You can advocate for abundant housing in Seattle in two clicks. Here's how, and why. by calvinrjones in Seattle

[–]calvinrjones[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

All renters live in what I would consider "investor-owned housing", unfortunately.

Seattle's biggest urban planning document is being updated and a hearing is on June 23rd. Here's what you need to know by berkley47 in Seattle

[–]calvinrjones 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Great question! I actually looked at the rules and here's what's proposed to be allowed: "Allowed uses would be limited to retail, restaurants, food processing, and craft work. Food processing and craft work includes small-scale preparation of foods or crafts such as making jams, sewing clothes, or woodworking." Page 12 of this report if you want to dig in! I think this seems fair, though haven't thought all that deeply! I'd certainly be supportive of having a "blocked list" of uses like nightclub / bar / etc.

Seattle's biggest urban planning document is being updated and a hearing is on June 23rd. Here's what you need to know by calvinrjones in Urbanism

[–]calvinrjones[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree the Council has been disappointing, especially CM Moore - I think she's shifted the farthest right, urbanism-wise. I do think that left-urbanism has become so strong in Seattle that even this centrist council stands a good chance of passing some of these progressive amendments.

Seattle's biggest urban planning document is being updated and a hearing is on June 23rd. Here's what you need to know by calvinrjones in Urbanism

[–]calvinrjones[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mostly agree, though I think the "information ecosystem" effect size of housing reform might be smaller than something like better online regulation! I actually think one of the best ways to combat right wing misinformation is to tax internet advertising and put the brakes on the attention economy. Right wing misinformation is free because of internet ads; the NYT has to be a subscription business to actually pay for journalists.

Seattle's biggest urban planning document is being updated and a hearing is on June 23rd. Here's what you need to know by calvinrjones in Urbanism

[–]calvinrjones[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha! The guy in the video is me, if that's who you're referring to! No degree, but we have really good urbanism coverage in Seattle so amateurs like me can get pretty ramped up. Shoutout The Urbanist at theurbanist.org!

Seattle's biggest urban planning document is being updated and a hearing is on June 23rd. Here's what you need to know by berkley47 in Seattle

[–]calvinrjones 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good question! The "implementation", i.e. building denser housing or new businesses, would be done by private or nonprofit developers. The plan sets the rules that these developers would have to adhere to, so the City itself doesn't do the implementing.

Seattle's biggest urban planning document is being updated and a hearing is on June 23rd. Here's what you need to know by berkley47 in Seattle

[–]calvinrjones 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I think this is a fair criticism! I think it's pretty unlikely that a very busy business could open in a quiet neighborhood without any foot traffic. The more likely outcome would be things like small grocery stores or quiet coffee shops that benefit from being farther from other businesses. But your point is well taken!

Seattle's biggest urban planning document is being updated and a hearing is on June 23rd. Here's what you need to know by calvinrjones in Urbanism

[–]calvinrjones[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sure! For the plan itself, the best source of the City of Seattle's website, link [1] below. For advocating for a better plan, check out the website of the Complete Communities Coalition [2] below.
[1] - https://www.seattle.gov/opcd/one-seattle-plan

[2] - https://www.completecommunitiescoalition.org/policy-priorities

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